Summer Niggles and Injuries: When Is It Time to See a Physio?
Summer is the season of getting outdoors, being active, and making the most of the longer days. Whether it’s gardening, cycling, running, hiking, playing golf, or enjoying family days out, many of us naturally become more active during the warmer months.
Simple Ways to Manage Plantar Fasciitis
While walking has fantastic health benefits, a sudden increase in activity can sometimes lead to heel pain or conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis.
How Be Strong Helped Don Build Confidence, Strength and Routine
We recently spoke with one of our regular Be Strong class members, Don Berry, about his experience with the classes and the positive impact exercise has had on his overall wellbeing. We asked Don a few questions about what got him into strength training, what he enjoys about the sessions, and the advice he’d give to others thinking about getting started.
Move Your Body, Lift Your Mind
We often think of exercise as something we should do for our physical health — to get fitter, stronger, healthier, or more energetic. But movement can do something just as important:
Easy Outdoor Exercises
Try this quick outdoor bench workout during your walk.
Running Warm-up Routine
A proper warm-up is essential before any run. It gradually raises your heart rate, increases blood flow to the muscles, and prepares the body for the demands of exercise. This helps improve performance, making movement feel more efficient and controlled from the start. Try this warm up routine before your next run.
Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? (And What To Do About It)
If you’ve ever gone for a run and felt that familiar ache in your knee, you’re not alone. Knee pain is one of the most common running-related complaints, with conditions like “runner’s knee” accounting for a large proportion of injuries.
Exercises for Endometriosis Pain Management
Beth, our Women’s Health Physio, explains endometriosis and demonstrates simple breathing and relaxation exercises to help ease pelvic pain during flare-ups.
Endometriosis: Five Key Insights from a Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Endometriosis is increasingly understood as more than a gynaecological condition. Current research highlights its impact on the nervous system, muscles, and overall function. Here are five important points that shape how we approach it in physiotherapy today.
Training for a Marathon? Improve performance and reduce injury
As many of you continue your marathon preparation, we want to highlight the importance of incorporating regular strength and power training into your routine.